STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column Click here.


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for 3 Spoke)


    1. A01HR4DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly.

    4. A01HMD1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for 4 Spoke)


    1. A01HPBLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. A01HP6KE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01HQ0C

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01HMFC

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

    3. A01HMKM

      Insert a finger into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01HQGE

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the upper steering column cover.

    2. A01HMHR

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A01HPA7

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering post assembly.

  11. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HPN2

      Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HMS7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HPMR

      Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    2. A01HQ4P

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. A01HPOX

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01HNNW

      Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

    5. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering post assembly.

  14. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HMK0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      Note

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering post assembly.

    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.